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Paul Evans Box for America House, Copper, Bronze, and Pewter, Hinged, Signed

Creator: Paul Evans
Offered by: Solo Modern

Description
Paul Evans Box, Copper, Bronze, Pewter, Hinged, Signed. Large scale hinged mixed metal textured box with painted red wood interior and lined with orange/yellow felt. Signed with incised "PE 69" on rear right corner panel just below the hinge.

Included in the sale is an "America House" gallery card which reads: "this piece is the work of Paul Evans". According to Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism - Constance Kimmerlee (Ed.) page 61: Paul Evans and Phil Powell began exhibiting at America House in 1961.

Materials and Techniques:
Although he called his cladding "Copper, Bronze, and Pewter", the actual materials used were sheet copper, bronzed sheet steel, and sheet copper covered with a wash of tin/lead solder, respectively. These sheets were laid over one another and nailed to a plywood carcass, blackened slightly with potash, sanded and varnished. From Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism - Constance Kimmerlee (Ed.)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze,Copper,Pewter,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Small dent in back right corner underside - see photo 9. Underside covered in black felt.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	768999

Dimensions

W.	16.13 in;	H.	6.13 in;	D.	8.13 in;
W.	40.97 cm;	H.	15.57 cm;	D.	20.65 cm;

Message from Seller:

Solo Modern, located in Manhattan's West Chelsea, specializes in Italian ceramics, Paul Evans designs, lighting, furniture, art, and sculpture. With a rich history of exhibiting at antique shows in the 1990s and 2000s, we now offer our curated collection online to collectors and design enthusiasts. info@solo-modern.com | 347.259.9192 |